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Election Commission of India meet turns tense; observer removed after clash with CEC Gyanesh Kumar

A senior election observer was removed from his post after a heated exchange with the Chief Election Commissioner. The i

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2026 5:40 pm

Voter treated as suspect, burdened to prove otherwise: CPI(M) letter to EC on Bengal voter deletions

In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Mr. Baby expressed anguish, grave concern and strong

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

Cant treat us like this, Bengal poll observer tells Gyanesh Kumar; removed

Kolkata: A senior election observer was removed from his post after he allegedly challenged Chief Election Commissioner

The Siasat Daily 9 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

TMC alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar said 'get lost'; EC counters with shouting charge

A ten-minute meeting between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission turned stormy, with the TMC alleging the

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2026 12:14 am

Chief Election Commissioner Removes Observer Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar ordered the immediate removal of an election observer

Morningstar 8 Apr 2026 6:21 pm

Were Asked To Get Lost: TMC MPs Detail '7 Minute' Meeting With Gyanesh Kumar

TMC flags compromised neutrality in Bengal polls, citing clash with CEC and alleged BJP links of poll officials

The Quint 8 Apr 2026 4:49 pm

TMC allege `get lost` remark; EC counters with misconduct claims during meeting

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O`Brien claimed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked the delegation to get lost

Mid Day 8 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

ECI Launches International Election Visitor Program with Participation from 23 Countries

New Delhi, April 8: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the International Election Visitor Program (IEV

Morningstar 8 Apr 2026 2:57 am

'Relevant for political debate, not for removal proceedings': Rajya Sabha chairman rejects opposition's notice to remove CEC

Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan has rejected the opposition's motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh

The Times of India 7 Apr 2026 5:55 pm

Bihar BJP Celebrates Constitutional Victory as Notice Against Chief Election Commissioner is Dismissed

Patna, April 7: The Bihar BJP has dismissed the oppositions attempt to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Morningstar 7 Apr 2026 11:23 am

Parliament rejects Oppn bid to remove chief poll commissioner, gives no reason

New Delhi:Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, April 6, rejected the impeachm

The Siasat Daily 7 Apr 2026 1:24 am

Oppositions bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar rejected by Parliament

Under constitutional provisions, the removal of a Chief Election Commissioner is a high-threshold process, requiring app

The Hindu Businessline 7 Apr 2026 12:09 am

CEC Removal Motion Rejected by Both Houses of Parliament

Our Correspondent / New Delhi In a significant setback to Opposition parties led by the Trinamool Congress and its INDIA

The Indian Awaaz 6 Apr 2026 9:28 pm

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar

The 10-page-long notice carried a chargesheet on seven counts. The charges ranged from partisan conduct of CEC to mass d

The Times of India 6 Apr 2026 8:26 pm

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a review meeting with polling officials and central observers

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 3:31 am

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday regarding the prep

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 3:11 am

BJP trying to add voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls illegally: Mamata

KOLKATA, Mar 31: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the BJP of trying to include illegal voters from NDA-

Daily Excelsior 1 Apr 2026 4:21 am

Election Commission Conducts Training Session for Assam Assembly Elections

Guwahati, March 25: The Election Commission of India held an online review and training session on Wednesday for distric

Morningstar 25 Mar 2026 8:59 pm

Election Commission Trains Returning Officers Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections

New Delhi, March 25: Ahead of the Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission conducted a training program for al

Morningstar 25 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

Opposition MPs accuse CEC Gyanesh Kumar of executive bias, mass disenfranchisement

New Delhi: The notices moved by the opposition MPs in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

The Siasat Daily 22 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

Assembly election dates 2026 master guide: Dates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar on March 15, 2026, announced that the 2026 State Assembly elections will take place in 824 constituenc

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 3:49 pm

CEC Acting Under ExecutiveS Thumb, Says Oppositions Notice Seeking Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 22: The notices moved by the opposition MPs in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissio

Daily Excelsior 22 Mar 2026 2:02 pm

Mamata Banerjee Raises Concerns Over Election Commissions Actions in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kuma

Morningstar 19 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

25 lakh personnel to be deployed for 5 assembly elections: EC

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : As many as 25 lakh personnel, including 8.5 lakh security personnel, will be deployed for the five a

Daily Excelsior 19 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Risk Diluting Legacy: Mamata Banerjee To Poll Chief Over Officers' Removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, putting on reco

NDTV 17 Mar 2026 12:02 am

Supplementary voter lists in WB to be issued as doubtful voters cases are adjudicated: CEC

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Supplementary voter lists in West Bengal will be issued as judicial officers adjudicate cases of doub

Daily Excelsior 16 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Govts can take policy decisions before poll code comes into force: CEC on Mamata's DA arrears move

Before the model code of conduct takes effect, both central and state administrations enjoy the liberty to implement pol

The Economic Times 15 Mar 2026 11:36 pm

Opposition seeks motion to remove CEC, Gyanesh Kumar stays silent

In a recent press interaction, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar sidestepped inquiries about the opposition's es

The Economic Times 15 Mar 2026 7:20 pm

Pure electoral rolls bedrock of democracy, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The CECs statement comes amid an ongoing uproar in West Bengal over SIR, with the Opposition bloc submitting a motion in

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:26 pm

17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the populati

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

EC Announces Election Schedule For 4 States, Puducherry; Two-Phase Polling In West Bengal

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule of assembly elections for four states and on

Daily Excelsior 15 Mar 2026 4:55 pm

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Around 17.4 crore electors to participate in the upcoming elections, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun its press conference to announce the schedule for Assam, Kerala, Tamil

India Vision 15 Mar 2026 4:32 pm

SP backs Oppn move to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says Akhilesh

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said his party supports the demand to remove Chief Election Commissione

The Siasat Daily 15 Mar 2026 9:06 am

Watch: Opposition moves motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over partisan conduct

In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Oppn submits first-ever motion in LS & RS to remove CEC

For the first time, INDIA bloc MPs submitted a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citi

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 11:09 pm

Opposition MPs submit notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief

The Siasat Daily 13 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

Opposition MPs Submit Notices Seeking Motion for Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Opposition Moves Notice in Parliament Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal o

The Northlines 13 Mar 2026 2:36 pm

Opposition MPs submit notices in both Houses seeking motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition MPs have submitted notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Ov

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Opposition MPs Submit Notices In Both Houses Seeking Motion For Removal Of CEC Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal o

Daily Excelsior 13 Mar 2026 2:02 pm

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

It is the first time such a notice has been submitted in Parliament

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:36 pm

193 opposition MPs sign notice seeking motion for CECs removal: Sources

New Delhi: A total of 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election

The Siasat Daily 12 Mar 2026 4:52 pm

Opposition collects signatures to seek removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, to submit notice in Parliament

Opposition MPs are moving to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Signatures have been gathered for a notic

The Economic Times 11 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

Chief Election Commission can only be removed by Parliament like SC, HC judges

New Delhi: The opposition is likely to submit a notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Gyanesh Kumar as the chief

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

A welcome step: Opposition backs TMCs move to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commiss

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 4:21 pm

Watch: CEC Gyanesh Kumar defends SIR process, says sole objective is to keep the voters list pure

Asserting that no eligible voters name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissi

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

Bengal polls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar says EC has zero tolerance for violence, intimidation

In a proactive move, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assessed the security landscape ahead of the assembly pol

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

ECI aims to ensure Bengal polls are free from violence, intimidation: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The aim is to ensure all genuine voters have their right to vote while no ineligible voter gets included in the rolls, h

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 2:25 pm

No eligible voter's name to be removed; West Bengal polls to be free, peaceful: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the Election Commission will ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 1:20 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple in Bengal

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests in West Bengal. Slogans of 'go back' and black flags greeted hi

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:17 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference today

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with senior officials and p

The Siasat Daily 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference on March 10

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple and Kalighat Temple

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

Gyanesh Kumar Faces Go Back Slogans, Shown Black Flags at Dakshineswar Temple

Gyanesh Kumar had faced the go back slogan and was shown black flags on Monday morning when he visited the Kalighat Temp

Deccan Chronicle 10 Mar 2026 9:53 am

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 4:42 am

Opposition set to move motion for removing CEC

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: In a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Ele

Daily Excelsior 10 Mar 2026 4:02 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar threatened Bengal govt officers at meet, 'false bravado' unacceptable: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged state officials to resist pressure from the Election Commission of

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 12:32 am

SIR controversy fallout: Opposition likely to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 11:38 pm

Didi: CEC Still Threatening WB Officers; TMC Chief Warns Gyanesh Kumar Of Post May Fate

Poor Vanish Kumar. I pity him. I'm not disrespecting any chair. We use the word vanish because black people turn white i

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 10:05 pm

Opposition to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Leaders of INDIA bloc agree to Trinamool Congress suggestion to move the motion against the Chief Election Commissioner

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 4:46 pm

Trinamool Congress, Chief Election Commissioner clash during meeting over voter roll deletions

A Trinamool Congress delegation met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 2:04 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags in Kolkata

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced go back slogans and was shown black flags on Monday, March 9, w

The Siasat Daily 9 Mar 2026 11:29 am

Gyanesh Kumar Faces Go Back Slogans, Shown Black Flags in Kolkata

Similar demonstrations were seen near the airport on Sunday night over the SIR exercise, after Kumar arrived in the city

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kolkata Kalighat temple

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and black flags upon arriving in Kolkata. Demonstrations occurr

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 9:36 am

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI)s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arr

The Siasat Daily 9 Mar 2026 7:35 am

EC Full Bench Reaches Kolkata, To Meet Parties on Monday

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to meet parties amid row over voter roll revision

Deccan Chronicle 8 Mar 2026 11:58 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar arrives in Kolkata, to hold meetings on poll preparedness over next two days

Representatives of eight recognised political parties will meet the CEC and the full bench

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 10:47 pm

CEC rides on water metro, calls it a model for India

KOCHI, Mar 7 : CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday rode on the water metro here and praised it as a model mode of transport fo

Daily Excelsior 8 Mar 2026 4:04 am

Kerala Assembly elections: Excluded voters can apply for enrolment till nomination deadline, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar says such persons shall submit application in Form No 6 of ECI along with relevant documents and that any

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 4:16 pm

Would've Cut His Finger: Trinamool MP's Controversial Remark On Poll Chief

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Friday triggered a political controversy after saying he would have cut the finger of Chief El

NDTV 6 Mar 2026 7:55 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar asks parties to ensure Kerala polls remain model for country, world

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar urged political parties to ensure Kerala Assembly elections are a global model

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to review Kerala assembly election preparations in Kochi

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has arrived in Kochi for a three day mission focused on the Assembly elections

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 4:38 pm

ECI full bench to visit Bengal on March 910 ahead of polls

The Election Commission of India's full bench will visit West Bengal on March 9-10. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh

The Economic Times 2 Mar 2026 11:46 pm

MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the cou

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 12:47 am

Tamil Nadu: Parties seek single-phase election; ECI to decide soon

Political parties have proposed holding the Tamil Nadu assembly elections in a single phase. The Election Commission wil

The Economic Times 28 Feb 2026 12:18 am

Tamil Nadu polls likely single-phase, decision soon: CEC

Tamil Nadu could hold the assembly elections in a single phase, announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 5:29 pm

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in Tamil Nadu: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chennai, Feb 27: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday said parties in Tamil Nadu have suggested holding A

Daily Excelsior 27 Feb 2026 3:41 pm

Election Commission assures clean rolls, strong security and full facilities ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

The Election Commission is preparing for Tamil Nadu's assembly polls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announce

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 12:37 pm

Political parties urge CEC Gyanesh Kumar to hold single-phase polls in Tamil Nadu

During the meeting, a majority of the political parties commended the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the peacefu

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2026 7:18 pm

Preparations underway to conduct Assembly polls in Puducherry, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CEC says Puducherry now has a clean electoral roll with no eligible voter being left out and no ineligible elector findi

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Puducherry today to review election preparations

Chennai: With Assembly elections scheduled in April and May across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 8:36 am

ECI delegation to visit Puducherry on Wednesday to review preparations for Assembly polls in U.T.

The delegation headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will interact with representatives of political part

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:10 pm

ECI to Hold National Round Table with State Election Commissioners

New Delhi: Election Commission of India (ECI) will organize the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Electio

The Northlines 22 Feb 2026 1:47 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar says just 500 appeals filed after Assam electoral rolls revision

Gyanesh Kumar said the statistics of just 500 appeals out of a total of 2.5 crore electorates exemplifies the success of

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:17 pm

Only motive of conducting Special Revision in Assam is to include eligible and exclude ineligible voters: CEC

Addressing a press conference at the end of the 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam, Gyanesh Kumar said the

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 5:45 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Assam; voter experience set to improve with new EVM features

As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly polling season, the Election Commission is prioritizing voter engagement and acc

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Only motive of Assams Special Revision is to include eligible voters, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reported a significant achievement in Assams electoral roll revision, successf

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

ECI Team Led By CEC Gyanesh Kumar In Guwahati To Review Assams Poll Preparedness

Guwahati: With the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections on the horizon, a high-level team of the Election Commissio

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 11:31 pm

ECI Delegation in Assam To Review Poll Preparedness Ahead of Assembly Polls

CEC Gyanesh Kumar leads delegation ahead of Assembly elections

Deccan Chronicle 16 Feb 2026 9:53 pm

Opposition plans impeachment move against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Tensions rise with NDA

Opposition parties are preparing to move an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This m

The Economic Times 14 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

Another six lakh names likely to be deleted from West Bengal voter list

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in a virtual meeting with officials of West Bengal government expressed disple

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 10:57 pm

Election Commission to Bengal officials: Verify rolls, exclude foreigners

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a clear directive for the Bengal electoral list. No foreign nationa

The Economic Times 13 Feb 2026 1:57 pm

Bengal Poll Dates Expected In First Week Of March As ECI Meets State CEO | Exclusive

The ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar engaged in a detailed discussion with West Bengals Chief Electo

News18 11 Feb 2026 12:08 am

Trinamool Congress refuses to sign resolution for Lok Sabha Speakers removal

Partys National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee urges a calibrated approach on the Speakers ouster even as TMC asser

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:48 pm

Ensure compliance with all poll laws: EC to observers

Addressing central observers at India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) here, chief

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 5:40 am

Entire Oppn Will Take Call On Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday said the entire Opposition will take a collective call on m

Daily Excelsior 4 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

SIR progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad Keep these details ready

Hyderabad: In view of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officer

The Siasat Daily 4 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commissi

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 10:27 am

Opposition To Impeach EC Chief Gyanesh Kumar? Trinamool Congress Says 'Consulting Parties...'

Party sources said the move follows a sharp standoff between CM Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission officials du

News18 3 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Will back any motion by Opposition to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal Chief Minister, surrounded by SIR-affected families, addressed a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday a

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

Will support if motion for impeachment of CEC is brought, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alle

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissio

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

Consulting With Parties On Impeaching Poll Body Chief Over SIR: Trinamool

The Trinamool Congress will speak to other parties to discuss the possibility of making a move to impeach Chief Election

NDTV 3 Feb 2026 6:48 pm

TMC vs EC: Poll body red flags abusive language by Trinamool MLAs

While also listing blatant violations of ECs lawful directions by the Bengal administration, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 3:49 am

West Bengal CM walks out of meeting with CEC on SIR

PTI New Delhi West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday walked out of a meeting with Chief Election Commissio

The Navhind Times 3 Feb 2026 1:02 am

Wearing black, Mamata along with SIR-affected families meets CEC in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Wearing black shawls as a mark of protest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with

The Sen Times 2 Feb 2026 6:26 pm

SIR-Affected Families, Mamata Meet CEC in Delhi

Meeting with Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, she emphasized the need for fair treatment and questioned the heavy po

Deccan Chronicle 2 Feb 2026 5:20 pm

Mamata to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR in West Bengal

She also alleged mistreatment of people from Bengal in the national capital Delhi and criticised the conduct of authorit

Deccan Chronicle 2 Feb 2026 1:17 pm

Mamata Banerjee's 'Torture Of Bengalis In Delhi' Claim Before Poll Chief Meet

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the orture and atrocities of Bengalis in the national capit

NDTV 2 Feb 2026 1:06 pm

'I will fight, our party will fight': Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in West Bengal

A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secre

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:53 pm

SIR: Progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad, BLOs lack clarity on rules

Hyderabad: Ahead of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officers

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 12:26 pm

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kum

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 7:40 am

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Chief Minister has written six letters to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the issue of SIR over the

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Mamata Banerjee-led TMC delegation to meet Chief Election Commissioner on February 2

Mamata Banerjee will lead a Trinamool Congress delegation to Delhi on Monday. They will meet Chief Election Commissioner

The Economic Times 29 Jan 2026 12:11 pm

SIR to be rolled out in Telangana, other states soon Know documents needed

Hyderabad: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in Telangana and other states that are not covered in pha

The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2026 1:37 pm

'SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon': Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

NDTV 25 Jan 2026 12:40 am

SIR Expansion to Remaining States Coming Soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kumar emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ensures eligible voters are included and ineligible ones are

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jan 2026 10:04 pm

SIR rollout in remaining States soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

On the eve of the Election Commission's foundation day also celebrated as National Voters' Day Mr. Kumar said the revi

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

Young voters must counter misinformation and false narratives: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the success of Bihar's special intensive revision process, leading

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

At global meet, CEC GyaneshKumar offers ECINet model to help fight election misinformation

On the second day of the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, Gyanesh Kumar noted that the hea

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

New ECINET Platform Launched to Counter Electoral Misinformation

New Delhi, Jan 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday launched ECINET, a new digital platform for vot

The Northlines 22 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

New EC platform launched; CEC calls it tool to counter misinformation

A new digital platform called ECINET has been launched by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This tool aims to c

The Economic Times 22 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

No appeals filed after Bihar SIR: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delivering his inaugural address at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 202

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 8:38 pm

CEC says pure voters' list key to strengthen democracy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that a 'pure' voters' list is vital for democracy, citing Bihar's r

The Economic Times 21 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

CEC Says Pure Voters List Key To Strengthen Democracy

New Delhi, Jan 21: Against the backdrop of opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral ro

Daily Excelsior 21 Jan 2026 1:29 pm

'Where is the election? Are they playing Big Boss?': Congress takes swipe at BJP after new party chief declared

Congress criticized the BJP's announcement of Nitin Nabin as president, calling it a pre-determined outcome rather than

The Economic Times 20 Jan 2026 4:17 pm

AI-Driven Errors Causing SIR Hardships: Mamata Bannerjee To Poll Body Chief

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, claiming that AI-driven digitisat

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Mamata Banerjee raises SIR issues in a letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner regarding issues in the specia

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:48 pm

Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE: Article 324 grants EC control over preparing electoral rolls, argues Rakesh Dwivedi

CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said the goal of the SIR is to ensure that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the ele

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:11 pm

Congress alleges irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll

Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging seri

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 9:23 am

Serious irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll after Special Revision, claims Cong

Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging seri

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 8:59 am

No eligible Indian should be left out of electoral rolls: Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar says the foundation of democracy is a clean electoral roll and hails BLOs as vital to the process of bring

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

Abhishek Banerjee dubs CEC 'Vanish Kumar' over voter deletions, terms BJP MPs 'snakes'

Abhishek Banerjee, a senior TMC leader, addressed a rally in Alipurduar. He criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyane

The Economic Times 3 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

Pointing Fingers, Losing Temper: Trinamool MP vs Poll Body Chief Over Electoral Rolls

A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delh

NDTV 31 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

Intimidatory Tactics Will Fail: Poll Body Slams Police Complaints Against CEC, Bengal CEO

The Election Commission condemned police complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal as premeditat

News18 31 Dec 2025 4:29 pm

SIR hearing: Complaint filed against CEC after elderly man dies due to fear

Kolkata: A complaint was filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengals Chief Electoral

The Siasat Daily 31 Dec 2025 10:26 am

ECI to discuss proposals for setting up polling stations in housing complexes in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may hold a meeting with electoral officers of Kolkata North, Kolkata Sou

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 7:06 pm

Law Ministry takes big step to shed Govt biggest litigant tag, but efforts to promote mediation yet to take off

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: The Union Law Ministry took a crucial step this year to help the central government shed the tag of b

Daily Excelsior 29 Dec 2025 5:03 pm

Telangana to become role model in SIR, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, said on Sunday that Telangana would soon become a role m

The Siasat Daily 21 Dec 2025 9:55 pm

CEC hopeful that Telangana will set a benchmark for country in SIR in future

Mr. Gyanesh Kumar describes Bihar SIR as flawless with zero complaints

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 8:49 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits heritage sites in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited several prominent historical and cultural landmarks here on

The Siasat Daily 20 Dec 2025 9:55 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Offers Prayers at Srisailam

Accompanied by family members, the CEC partook in rituals such as harati at 4.30 am, followed by abhishekam, kumkuma arc

Deccan Chronicle 20 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Begins Three-Day Visit to Hyderabad

CEC to meet booth-level officers; Srisailam visit purely religious

Deccan Chronicle 19 Dec 2025 10:38 pm

Chief Election Commissioner arrives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Hyderabad on Friday, December 17, on a three

The Siasat Daily 19 Dec 2025 4:09 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Meet Telangana BLOs on Dec 21

Kumar will arrive in the city on December 19 as part of his scheduled programme covering Hyderabad and Srisailam in Andh

Deccan Chronicle 18 Dec 2025 4:05 pm

TMC Councillor Becomes Dead Voter In SIR Draft, Runs To Crematorium

Blaming Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for the deletion of his name, Mr De added, When the Election Commissio

Deccan Chronicle 16 Dec 2025 5:20 pm

Rahul Gandhi warns CEC, deputies in Delhi show of strength

NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday mounted a major show of strength at Delhis Ramlila Ground, accusing the Modi government of

The New Indian Express 15 Dec 2025 7:51 am

I challenge BJP to contest fair election on ballot paper, they'll never win: Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi rally

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday challenged the BJP to prove its strength by winning a fair election cond

The New Indian Express 14 Dec 2025 8:27 pm

'Amit Shah clarified for EC with trembling hands': Rahul Gandhi tears into BJP over vote theft allegations

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah addre

The New Indian Express 14 Dec 2025 5:33 pm

Well Work With Truth, Non-Violence To Remove Modi-RSS Govt: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with satya (truth) and vowed to remove t

Daily Excelsior 14 Dec 2025 4:38 pm

Gyanesh Kumar, His Aides Must Answer How EC Allowed Stealing Of Votes: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said every step of the poll process arouses suspicion

Daily Excelsior 14 Dec 2025 4:27 pm

ECI pulls up West Bengal officials for not proposing polling booths in private housing complexes

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga

The New Indian Express 11 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

West Bengal: ECI slams officials for failing to act on proposal to set up polling booths in housing complexes

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga

The New Indian Express 11 Dec 2025 4:21 pm